Fan module

Abstract

Disclosed is a system including a fan module and a flexible cable. The flexible cable has a first end and a second end. The flexible cable includes a first portion at the first end electrically connected to the fan module and a second portion that extends from the first portion towards the second end and includes one or more contact targets adjacent the second end. The one or more contact targets are configured to engage one or more respective connectors on a circuit board. The fan module may further include a housing and a fan. The housing includes a first member located at a first side, a second member located at a second side, and a slot defined by the first member and the second member. The flexible cable extends through the slot and perpendicularly extends to the second side of the housing to connect to the circuit board.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A system comprising:
 a fan module, the fan module comprising:
 a housing comprising:
 a first member located at a first side, the first member comprising a shielding portion, wherein the shielding portion protects a first portion of a flexible cable from electromagnetic interference, and 
 a second member located at a second side, 
 a slot defined by the first member and the second member; 
 
 a fan, 
 wherein the fan is positioned between the first member and the second member of the housing and the fan is configured to rotate about a central axis; and 
 
 the flexible cable having a first end and a second end, the flexible cable comprising:
 the first portion located at the first end and electrically connected with the fan module, 
 a second portion extending from the first portion and towards the second end, and 
 one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end,
 wherein the one or more contact targets are configured to engage one or more respective connectors. 
 
 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second portion extends through the slot and substantially conforms to an outer periphery of housing to contact the one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end. 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the fan further comprises:
 a cylindrical body, and 
 a set of fan blades,
 wherein the set of fan blades extend from the cylindrical body in a radial direction. 
 
 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a shielding member,
 wherein the shielding member is positioned adjacent the slot of the housing to protect an exposed portion of the flexible cable from electromagnetic interference. 
 
 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible cable comprises a flexible printed circuit (FPC) cable. 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more connectors comprise one or more spring loaded connectors. 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more connectors comprise one or more pogo connectors. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a controller,
 wherein the controller comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to control an operation of the fan module; 
 
 wherein the housing is configured to attach to the controller to enable the one or more connectors of the flexible cable to engage the one or more connectors arranged on the controller. 
 
     
     
       9. An assembly comprising:
 a fan module comprising:
 a housing comprising:
 a first member located at a first side, and 
 a second member located at a second side, 
 a slot defined by the first member and the second member; 
 
 a fan,
 wherein the fan is positioned between the first member and the second member of the housing and the fan is configured to rotate about a central axis; 
 
 
 a flexible cable having a first end and a second end, the flexible cable comprising:
 a first portion located at the first end and electrically connected with the fan module, 
 a second portion extending from the first portion and towards the second end, and 
 one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end,
 wherein the one or more contact targets and configured to engage one or more respective connectors; and 
 
 
 a shielding member,
 wherein the shielding member is positioned adjacent the slot of the housing to protect an exposed portion of the flexible cable from electromagnetic interference. 
 
 
     
     
       10. The assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the second portion extends through the slot and substantially conforms to an outer periphery of housing to contact the one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end. 
     
     
       11. The assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the first member further comprises:
 a shielding portion,
 wherein the shielding portion protects the first portion of the flexible cable from electromagnetic interference. 
 
 
     
     
       12. The assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the flexible cable comprises a flexible printed circuit (FPC) cable. 
     
     
       13. The assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the one or more connectors comprise one or more spring loaded connectors. 
     
     
       14. The assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the one or more connectors comprise one or more pogo connectors. 
     
     
       15. The assembly of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a controller,
 wherein the controller comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to control an operation of the fan module; 
 
 wherein the housing is configured to attach to the controller to enable the one or more connectors of the flexible cable to engage the one or more connectors arranged on the controller. 
 
     
     
       16. A device comprising:
 a fan module comprising:
 a housing comprising:
 a first member located at a first side, the first member comprising a shielding portion, wherein the shielding portion protects a first portion of a flexible cable from electromagnetic interference, and 
 a second member located at a second side, 
 a slot defined by the first member and the second member; 
 
 a fan,
 wherein the fan is positioned between the first member and the second member of the housing and the fan is configured to rotate about a central axis; 
 
 
 a flexible cable having a first end and a second end, the flexible cable comprising:
 a first portion located at the first end and electrically connected with the fan module, 
 a second portion extending from the first portion and towards the second end,
 wherein the second portion extends through the slot and substantially conforms to an outer periphery of housing to contact the one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end, and 
 
 one or more contact targets located adjacent the second end,
 wherein the one or more contact targets and configured to engage one or more respective connectors; 
 
 
 a shielding member,
 wherein the shielding member is positioned adjacent the slot of the housing to protect an exposed portion of the flexible cable from electromagnetic interference; and 
 
 a controller,
 wherein the controller comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to control an operation of the fan module; 
 
 wherein the housing is configured to attach to the controller to enable the one or more connectors of the flexible cable to engage the one or more connectors arranged on the controller.